Understanding Your Procedure

Your doctor and/or members of his/her staff will explain your procedure to you.  Be sure to share any concerns or ask questions you have about preparing for the procedure, what to expect during the procedure, and your recovery.  It’s important that you thoroughly understand what to expect as it will help you emotionally and physically be ready for your Hospital visit, and make any necessary arrangements for your post-Hospital care. 

All about Emmi…

You may also learn more about your procedure by using Saint Raphael’s Emmi^® on-line patient education library.  Emmi is an interactive, easy-to-use, computer-based program designed to help patients prepare for upcoming procedures or manage a chronic condition.  It takes complex information and makes it simple and understandable.  You may have questions that you don’t think are important, or may have forgotten or were too embarrassed to ask your physician.  Emmi answers frequently asked questions and you can view the program in the comfort of your own home or anywhere with internet access.  You can even share Emmi with friends or family members.

Call Saint Raphael’s Emmi information line at (203) 789-3920 or click on Emmi to get more details. Or go directly to the Emmi page at www.srhs.org/emmi.asp.

Access Emmi while you’re here…

If you are a patient or visitor who would like to learn more about a medical treatment using the Emmi program while you’re at our main hospital campus, there is an Education Room specifically for Emmi research located in the cafeteria to the right after entering through the cafeteria doors.  There is a sign on the door.